Salomon Bédarrides (1809–1886) was a French lawyer and politician. He served as the mayor of Aix-en-Provence from 1877 to 1884.

Salomon Bédarrides
Born
18 February 1809

Died29 September 1886 (1886-09-30) (aged 77)
Aix-en-Provence, France
NationalityFrench
Occupation(s)Lawyer
Politician
RelativesJassuda Bédarrides (brother)
Benjamin Abram (nephew)

Biography

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Early life

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Salomon Bédarrides was born in a Jewish family on 18 February 1809 in Aix-en-Provence.[1] His brother, Jassuda Bédarrides (1804-1882), served as the mayor of Aix from 1858 to 1859.[1]

Career

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He started his career as a lawyer in Aix.[1]

A supporter of the Republic, he decided to follow in his brother's footsteps and embark upon a career in politics. He was left-wing, and a Freemason.[1][2] He was elected to the town council in 1870.[1] He served as the mayor of Aix-en-Provence from 1877 to 1884.[1] As such, he was the second Jewish Mayor of this city, the first being his brother. One of his first decisions, taken on 8 November 1876, was to rename the Cours Mirabeau as such.[1] He reduced the debt the town has incurred and purchased more books for the public library.[1] He commissioned the destruction of the Rue des Cardeurs and vowed to improve the lives of the poor in the town.[1] He also commissioned the construction of the Lycée Mignet, a secondary school.[1]

He received the Knighthood of the Legion of Honour on 12 August 1880.[1]

Personal life

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He resided at number 9 on the rue Beauvezet in Aix.[1]

Death

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He died on 29 September 1886 in Aix-en-Provence.[1]

Legacy

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The Rue Bédarrides in Aix-en-Provence is named in his honour and his brother's.[1][3]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n Les Rues d'Aix
  2. ^ Gilles Pollet, Élites et pouvoirs locaux: la France du Sud-Est sous la Troisième République : actes des journées d'études, Lyon, 21 et 22 mars 1996, Presses universitaires de Lyon, 1999, p. 196 [1]
  3. ^ Google Maps
Political offices
Preceded by Mayor of Aix-en-Provence
1877-1884
Succeeded by